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Biology

With Candace Bond

Contact Info:

Email: candace.bond@henry.k12.ga.us

Phone: (470) 377-3446‬

Voice

Website: https://schoolwires.henry.k12.ga.us/Domain/10930

Contact Hours: 8am-3:30pm, Monday thru Friday

Semester at a Glance

Unit 1: Cells

In this unit, students will investigate, evaluate, and communicate information to analyze the nature of the relationships between structures and functions in living cells. Students will develop and use models to explain the role of

cellular reproduction in genetic continuity. Students will plan and carry out investigations to determine the role of cellular transport in maintaining homeostasis.

Unit 2: Genetics

In this unit, students will a construct an argument based on evidence to support their claim on how inheritable genetic variations result. Student will use Mendel’s laws to ask questions and define problems that explain the role of meiosis in reproductive variability. Students will use mathematical models to predict and explain patterns of inheritance.

Unit 3: Evolution

In this unit, students will construct an argument using valid and reliable sources to support the claim that evidence from

comparative morphology, embryology, biochemistry and genetics support the theory that all living organisms are related by way of common descent. Students will develop a model to explain the role natural selection plays in causing biological resistance..

Unit 4: Organisms

In this unit, students will analyze and interpret data to develop models based on patterns of common ancestry and the theory of evolution to determine relationships among major groups of organisms.

“Water, which is probably our most important natural resource, is now used and re-used with incredible recklessness.”

Rachel Carson

Supply List

Henry County Issued ChromeBook (required)
Henry County Student Gmail and Google Suit (Docs, Slides, etc.)
HMH Textbook--online
Headphones/Earbuds
Pens/pencils/highlighter
Note taking materials of your choice--(Examples: Paper and a binder, spiral notebook, etc.)

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Biology

With Candace Bond

Contact GuideLines:

Contact hours are 8 am-3:30 pm Monday-Friday. I do not check emails or messages after hours, over holidays, or on weekends.

Emails and phone calls will be returned within 24 hours/1 school day.

Semester at a Glance (Cont.)

Unit 5: Ecology

In this unit, students will arrange components of a food web according to energy flow and calculate energy available at each trophic level. Students will design a solution to reduce the impact of a human activity on the environment.

Special Note:

In this unit, class we will explore data in many ways. You must be able to read and interpret various graphs. This is a skill that we will develop together. Literacy is a huge part of this class. We will have days devoted to literacy--various skills, reading news articles, short stories and/or novels. .

*All 504 and IEP accommodations will be honored throughout the course.

"But man is a part of nature, and his war against nature is inevitably a war against himself.”

Rachel Carson

Standards:

Click HERE to view the Henry County teaching and Learning Standards for Biology.

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Additional Course Policies

Students MUST use their Henry County issued student chromebook each day for class Google Meets. During our class meets, students will often have time to work on assigned tasks, and I will use Go Guardian to assist them individually and view their screens as they work. This will only work if they are on their Chromebook. Students MUST turn on their cameras during class UNLESS the TEACHER says otherwise.
Students must be logged in to their Henry County student gmail account to join class meets. I will not admit students logged in to personal accounts to a class meet.
Students should check the Stream in Google Class 5-10 minutes BEFORE the beginning of each meet for daily announcements. If a meet is ever cancelled for any reason, this is where you will find instructions and information for the day’s work. Be ready to work with all materials accessible. Attendance will be taken in every Google Meet.
Mics should be muted at all times during Meets unless I have called on you to speak. Students may “raise their hand” any time during a lesson by letting me know they have a question or contribution to make by typing in the chat box.
Students are expected to take notes during all lessons without being asked to do so.
I expect all students to treat each other and me with respect at all times. This includes during discussions both verbal and written as well as in any email or text exchanges we may have.
It is the responsibility of the student to make sure that they have all technology needed to participate fully in class. If there is ever an issue with your Chromebook, it is your responsibility to report it to me AND submit a ticket to Technology.
If you are ABSENT from class, it is your responsibility to check Google Class for the day’s work that you missed and to view any instructional recordings that may be posted.
It is the student’s responsibility to reach out to me if they have any questions about how to complete an assignment as soon as possible.

Google Classroom Meet times

Period 1: 8:15am-9:45am

Period 2: 9:45am-11:15am

IF: 11:15am-12:00pm

Period 3: 12:25pm-1:55pm

Period 4: 1:55pm-3:20pm

Lunch 12:00pm-12:25pm

GRading Policies

Grade Category Weights:

Classwork 40%

Assessments 40%

Final Exam 20%

Grade Revision/Remediation Policy: Students may request to revise or remediate a test, essay, project, or assignment with a grade below 80% by sending me an email request within 3 school days of the date it is returned to them in Google Class.

LATE WORK Policy: There are no penalties for late work--3 day grace period. However, if an assignment is submitted late, it is the student’s responsibility to send me an email to let me know it has been submitted in GC for grading. Students may not revise or remediate assignments that are more than 3 days late.

Incomplete Work/Blank Documents: Blank documents submitted will be given an automatic zero as a grade. Work that is less than 50% complete will be given an automatic zero as a grade. Blank docs/incomplete assignments can be submitted as LATE.

PLAGIARISM: All assignments will be checked for plagiarism. Students will receive an automatic 0 for plagiarism and may not be allowed to resubmit for credit.

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Learning at Home

Support learning as a family:

Agree to provide a “distraction- free” environment during the school day for your student. Ex: Put away non-academic electronics, turn off TVs, music, etc.
Create a designated work space in a quiet area, such as an office, table, or desk. All supplies should be nearby and organized.
Check your student’s grades regularly. Be sure to sign up for Google Class reports to monitor progress.
Students AND parents should make it a habit to check their emails once per school day.

I have read and understand the grading policy and syllabus for Environmental Science. Please complete the Google form below.

Thank you!

Syllabus/Policy Acknowledge Form

Useful Links:

Impact Academy Website

Henry County Email Log-In

Biology

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Why is Reading at

Home Important?

When a student reads 20 minutes a day at home, that student reads 1,800,000 words a year compared to 8,000 words per year for a student who reads one minute or less.

Students who read 20 minutes a day at home also perform 90% better on all content area assessments than their classmates who do not read. Reading as much and as well as you can is a key to your success in school and beyond!